Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7543/2024disposed of

Rajendran v. The District Collector

2024-03-26Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P(MD)No.6917 of 2024 Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate Building, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Collectorate Building, 3.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, 4.The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the Village Administrative Officer, 1/4

5.The Inspector of Police, Vilampatti Police Station 6.Muthu 7.Puludhiraj ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to open the Temple so as to worship and conduct the Muthalamman temple festival going to be held on 09.04.2024 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 11.03.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.D.A.Haroon Rasheed For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.4 Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R.5

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.When the matter was taken up for hearing, it is submitted that the peace committee meeting was convened yesterday and it has been agreed to open the temple and accordingly the temple was also opened. The 2/4

temple festival is to be held on 09.04.2024. The fifth respondent is directed to provide Police protection for the smooth conduct of the event. 3.With this direction, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

26.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate Building, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Collectorate Building, 3.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

MGA 4.The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the Village Administrative Officer, 5.The Inspector of Police, Vilampatti Police Station and W.M.P(MD)No.6917 of 2024 26.03.2024 4/4